The painted patterns on this large storage jar are arranged to emphasize the swelling shape of the vessel. The animal, bird, and plant motifs are closely related to those found on contemporary textiles.
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Storage Jar
Title: Storage Jar
Date: 7th century
Geography: Made in Egypt
Medium: Earthenware; painted, unglazed
Dimensions: H. 19 7/16 in. (49.4 cm)
Max. Diam. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
Diam. of Rim (interior): 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)
Diam of Foot: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Accession Number: 23.2.74
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